Gumi Recognized as Outstanding Child-Friendly Local Government, Receives Minister of Health and Welfare Award

Highly Praised for Care, Play, Healthcare, and Safety
Further Strengthening Status as a Family-Friendly City

On May 5, the city of Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, announced that it had been selected as an "Outstanding Local Government for Creating a Child-Friendly Environment" during the 104th Children's Day Awards and had received an institutional commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare.

Selected as an 'Outstanding Local Government for Creating a Child-Friendly Environment,' commemorative photo following the commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare
[Photo by Gumi City]

The city has been striving to establish Gumi as a "safe city where children's rights are respected." Its systematic efforts to promote child welfare and improve quality of life in a range of areas—including care, play, healthcare, and safety—were highly praised.

Key achievements include building a fully operational care infrastructure accessible within 10 minutes in each district, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; strengthening essential pediatric and adolescent medical services through the Gumi-style "ONE hour Medical System"; creating urban spaces that reflect children's right to play; and providing safety competency education focused on active participation.

Through this award, Gumi has demonstrated the effectiveness and excellence of its child-friendly policies to a wider audience and further solidified its reputation as a city that is friendly to both children and families.

Acting Mayor Jeong Seonghyeon stated, "This award is the result of efforts made together with citizens to create a city where children can grow up safely and happily," adding, "We will continue to expand child-friendly policies that both children and parents can truly feel in their daily lives."

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